}}{{tnr}}The '''Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction''' is an elected executive position in the [[Wyoming]] state government. The superintendent is the chief education officer in the state.

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}}{{tnr}}The '''Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction''' is an elected executive position in the [[Wyoming]] state government. Previously the chief education officer in the state, the superintendent's role is now largely ceremonial and includes minor advisory duties.

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A new law signed on January 29, 2013 replaces the superintendent as head of the state Department of Education with a director appointed by the governor. Superintendent [[Cindy Hill]] filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the measure. The position of superintendent remains but is no longer head of the DOE.<ref name="signed"> [http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/wyoming-gov-mead-signs-superintendent-bill-into-law-hill-sues/article_82f29db5-e566-504a-b70a-7fcfe7f60b94.html?comment_form=true ''Wyoming Star Tribune,'' "Wyoming Gov. Mead signs superintendent bill into law; Hill sues," January 29, 2013] </ref>

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A new law signed on January 29, 2013 replaced the superintendent as head of the state Department of Education with a director appointed by the governor. Superintendent [[Cindy Hill]] filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the measure. The position of superintendent remains but is no longer head of the DOE.<ref name="signed"> [http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/wyoming-gov-mead-signs-superintendent-bill-into-law-hill-sues/article_82f29db5-e566-504a-b70a-7fcfe7f60b94.html?comment_form=true ''Wyoming Star Tribune,'' "Wyoming Gov. Mead signs superintendent bill into law; Hill sues," January 29, 2013] </ref>

Click here to view the full [http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2013/Enroll/SF0104.pdf Senate file] text of the law.

Click here to view the full [http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2013/Enroll/SF0104.pdf Senate file] text of the law.

The Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction is an elected executive position in the Wyoming state government. Previously the chief education officer in the state, the superintendent's role is now largely ceremonial and includes minor advisory duties.

A new law signed on January 29, 2013 replaced the superintendent as head of the state Department of Education with a director appointed by the governor. Superintendent Cindy Hill filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the measure. The position of superintendent remains but is no longer head of the DOE.[1]

Authority

There shall be chosen by the qualified electors of the state at the times and places of choosing members of the legislature, a secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, and superintendent of public instruction...

Qualifications

There shall be chosen by the qualified electors of the state at the times and places of choosing members of the legislature, a secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, and superintendent of public instruction, who shall have attained the age of twenty-five (25) years respectively, shall be citizens of the United States, and shall have the qualifications of state electors...

at least twenty-five (25) years of age

a citizen of the United States

qualified as an elector in the state of Wyoming

Elections

The office of superintendent of public instruction is elected every four years, in mid-term election years. In Wyoming, superintendent of public instruction elections are held in 2010, 2014, and 2016.

Duties

The specific duties of the superintendent are outlined in Title 21, Chapter 2, Article 2 of the Wyoming state code:

Make rules and regulations, consistent with this code, as may be necessary or desirable for the proper and effective administration of the state educational system and the statewide education accountability system pursuant to W.S. 21-2-204;

Consult with and advise the state board, local school boards, local school administrators, teachers and interested citizens, and seek in every way to develop public support for a complete and uniform system of education for the citizens of this state;

Maintain adequate files and records of matters pertaining to the business of his office;

Enforce the provisions of this code and the administrative rules and regulations provided for in this code, in accordance with procedures provided by law;

Assist the state board in the performance of its duties and responsibilities, including providing information to the board upon request;

Prepare and maintain a list of accredited schools in Wyoming;

Print and distribute to local boards of trustees, local school administrators and other persons and agencies within or without the state the school laws, regulations, forms, necessary reports of the state board, state committee, state superintendent and state department.ï¿½ The state superintendent may require the payment of reasonable costs of publication, handling and postage by persons or agencies outside the state requesting publications and shall deposit all payments into the general fund;

In addition to these other duties, the superintendent is a member of the following boards:

Montgomery Trust Fund for the Visually Impaired Board

Wyoming Early Childhood Council

Wyoming Workforce Development Council

Wyoming Higher Education Assistance Authority

Duties changed by legislature

On January 25, 2013, the Wyoming State Legislature passed a bill stripping the superintendent of most administrative duties. Gov. Matt Mead (R) signed it into law on January 29. The superintendent was removed as head of the Department of Education and replaced by Jim Rose, an interim director appointed by the governor. The position of superintendent will remain but be separate from the Department of Education.[3]

After he had finished signing the bill, Superintendent Cindy Hill served Governor Mead with a lawsuit arguing the move was unconstitutional as it violates the consent of the people and nullifies their vote.[1]

In response to the changes, the Wyoming Constitution Party is seeking to put a referendum on the 2014 general election ballot that would restore the duties to the superintendent. The party submitted petitions on May 28, 2013. In order to make the ballot, 37,606 valid signatures are necessary. The Secretary of State has 60 days to check the petitions.[4]

Divisions

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State budget

The budget for the Department of Education in Fiscal Year 2013-2014 is $262,443,291.[5]

Compensation

Historical officeholders

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